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INSTALLER / CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
APPLIANCE.
Radiance
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
Direct Vent Gas Heater
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
Models:
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
RADVT Series: RADVTCB, RADVTEB, RADVTMB,
MAY RESULT CAUSING
RADVTBS, RADVTCH, RADVTVG, RADVTBD, RAD-
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
VTBB, RADVTCG, RADVTGG, RADVTSG,
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
RADVTC Series: RADVTCCB, RADVTCEB,
RADVTCMB, RADVTCBS, RADV
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings stove. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Installation & General Information ....................................................................
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Installation & Operating Instructions The Radiance Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos. RADVTCB, Conventional venting systems (Natural Vent) take air from the RADVTEB, RADVTMB, RADVTBS, RADVTCH, RADVTVG, room for combustion and vent the exhaust vertically through the RADVTBD, RADVTBB, RADVTCG, RADVTGG, RADVTSG, roof to the atmosphere. RADVTCCB, RADVTCEB, RADVTCMB, RADVTCBS, RAD- This appliance is approved for bedroom installations in the U.S. VTCCH, RADVTCVG, R
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Radiance Direct Vent Stove Dimensions 7" Outer Dia. 7" Outer Dia. See Page 6 for Flue Collar (178 mm) (178 mm) Centerline Dimensions. 14���" 14 ���" Supply Inlet Supply Inlet (378 mm) (378 mm) 4���" 4���" 9 ���" 8����" (120 mm) (120 mm) (241 mm) (218 mm) C Flue Collar C L L Flue Collar 13 ���” RADVT Models RADVTC Models 11” (340 mm) (279 mm) 29���" (758 mm) R A D I A N C E 28" (711 mm) Supply Inlet 5" (127 mm) 18 ���" 31" (464 mm) (787 mm) Fig. 1 Radiance dimen
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Installation Requirements The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Direct Vent System Only Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition. (EXCEP- TION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Main- tain the manifold pressure at 3.5” w.c. for Natural Gas, and 10” w.c. for Propane). A D In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the B current CSA B-149.1 Installation Codes and/or local
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Wall Centerline from Floor Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Direct Vent Only 42" (1070mm) Min. Alcove Width 4" (102mm) 48" (1220mm) Max. Alcove Depth A 6" 6" (150mm) (150mm) ST130 Fig. 3 Parallel installation, minimum back and side clear- ances, and flue centerlines. ����� ST131b A ���� � ������� Effective Minimum ����� Corner Installation: Centerline 57” (1448 mm) (CFM Corporation Pipe) Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline 55” (
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Gas Specifications Horizontal Termination Max. Min. The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24” (610mm) Input Input off the top of the unit, before the first elbow. The hori- Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h zontal run may extend up to 20’ (6m) and include a RADVT Series Nat Millivolt 38,000 25,000 vertical rise of up to 40’ (12m). (Fig. 7) Horizontal termi- RADVT Series Prop Millivolt 36,000 25,000 nation must also meet the criteria shown in Figu
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Vertical Termination Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44 m) and no more than 40’ (12 m) above the ap- The Radiance stove is shipped with a restrictor plate pliance flue collar. A restrictor plate (supplied) must be in the Parts Bag. Adjustments can be made by loosen- used, where specified, in all vertically terminated vent ing the adjustment screw to allow the restrictor plate to syste
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Vent Termination Clearances When planning the installation, consider the location Your stove is approved to be vented either through the of the vent terminal and clearances. Some of the most side wall, or vertical through the roof. common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure • CFM Corporation does not require any opening 11. for inspection of vent pipe. Important: All vent clearances must be maintained. • Only CFM Corporation, Simpson DuraVent and
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V Operable Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V N H N A D E L C B ����� B V B V ������ V Fixed Operable Closed F V B M V B J X B I X V K A CFM145a AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V VENT TERMINATION X AIR SUPPLY INLET 1 2 Canadian Installations US Installations CFM145a DV Termin Location A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12” (30cm) 12” (30cm) 5/01/01 Rev. 12/05/01 deck, or balcony sta B = Clearance to w
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Alcove Applications* Outside Corner D C C F = Combustible G = 6" (152 mm) Combustible V G 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible V E 2" (51 mm) Noncombustible O V F 2" (51 mm) Balcony - Balcony - with no side wall with perpendicular side wall E = Min. 6” (152 mm) for non-vinyl sidewalls Min. 12” (305 mm) for vinyl sidewalls O = 8’ (2.4 m) Mi
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Selkirk Corporation Vent Components Venting Requirements and Options www.selkirkcorp.com Approved Vent System Components 1301 W. President George Bush Highway Ste. 330 The Radiance Heater must be vented to the outdoors Richardson, TX 75080 through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof. The Phone: 1-800-992-8368, Fax: 1-877-393-4145 venting system must be comprised of the appropriate Appliance Adapter 4DT-AAV listed venting components specified on this
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater and all of the other Vertical Termination parts. Vertical Termination Cap 4DT-VC Twist Lock 12” Straight Pipe (CG) 7TFSDVP12 CFM Vent Components (1) 12” Non-adjustable Pipe The following kits are available to meet the needs of Twist Lock 12” - 18” Adjustable Pipe 7TFSDVP1218 most installations. All pipe has a 7” outer diameter and (1) 12” - 18” Adjustable Pipe includes a 4” diameter inner section. A (CG) designa- Twist Lock 24” Straight Pipe (CG) 7TFSDVP24
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Assembly Procedures WARNING Failure to position the parts in accor- dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved for use with this heater may result in property dam- age or personal injury. This heater and components are heavy. Have help available for assembly. Tools Required • Phillips screwdriver (stub) • power drill • utility knife • reciprocating saw ST720 • metal drill bit: size 28 (.140”/3.5mm) • 9/16” wrench Fig
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater WARNING This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Install the Optional Fan If you are installing the optional convection Fan Kit #2767 (FK26), continue here. It is easiest to install fan kit before connecting gas line. If you are not installing a Fan Kit, go to
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Venting System Assembly General Information The Radiance is approved for installation only with the vent components listed on Pages 12 and 13. Follow the vent component instructions exactly. For U.S. installations: The venting system must con- form with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. For Canadian installations: The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149.1 installation code. Install the Vent Adapter Pip
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater minimum of 1 ¹⁄₂” over the flue outlet. The outside of the Direct-Temp Length will fit inside the flue outlet Inner Adpater Pipe 1/4-20 x Secure with a minimum of two #8 x 1/4” sheet metal 3/8” Phil- screws and seal with hi-temp silicone. lips Screws For units factory equipped with appliance adapters from other brands of Direct Vent systems, it is permissible to simply slide a length of DT pipe over the appliance adapter. Secure with a minimum of two #8 x 1/4”
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 12” (305mm) Sleeve Max. Length X #8 Sheet Metal Screws ST215 Fig. 27 Measure the horizontal length. Firestop sleeve. Seal the joint inside the wall plate if needed ZCS103 to keep cold air from being drawn into the home. Fig. 25 Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop. 9. Connect the horizontal pipe to the elbow. Fasten the ZCS103 ST215 4. For CFM Vent Pipe only: If necessary, measure wall plate to the pipe with three sheet metal screws. Zero Clearance Sleeve
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater 11. For CFM only: Install Charcoal Gray Pipe Rings Wall Screws (#7FSDRG) or Polished Brass Pipe Rings (#7FSDRP) and Anchors Waterproof Seal at pipe joints, if desired. Around Pipe Snorkel Firestop Termination Vent Termination Below Grade Cap Install Snorkel Kit #7FSDVSKS when it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearances of 12” 4” Clearance (305 mm) above grade level. The snorkel kit will allow installation depth of down to 7” (178 m
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Radiance Direct Vent Gas Heater Selkirk Direct-Temp Metalbestos Direct #7DVAIS Attic Insulation Vent System Shield Installation Instructions 1. Determine whether the length of pipe fits the appli- ance outlet by attempting to engage the parts. If the #7DVFS parts engage smoothly, proceed to Step 2. If ob- Use Four Firestop in 8d Nails structions, interference or loose fit is noted, contact Upper Floor the appliance manufacturer or Selkirk Metalbestos with the dimensions of the appliance out
